Abia Warriors goalkeeper, Ali Ishaku has revealed the key to the team’s recent impressive performance. Ishaku said that the confidence built in the player by head coach, Imama Amapakabo was the reason for their improved performance. Abia Warriors have recorded three wins from their last four games in the league. The Umuahia-based club are fifth on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table with 14 points. “The coach has built confidence in the players and this has helped the team tremendously,” Ishaku told Abia Warriors media. “The love and unity in the team have also played its part in our…
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American rapper, Cardi B has expressed her frustration with the negative stereotypes that successful women face in society. She pointed out that despite women working ten times harder and performing better than their male counterparts, their achievements are often attributed to their beauty or seen as a result of using their bodies to get ahead. In a statement via her X handle on Saturday, Cardi B said she was disgusted by the “attacks” on the US Vice President and Democratic Party’s candidate, Kamala Harris, claiming that she was being heavily criticised because she’s a woman. The rapper stated that similar…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe has chided politicians, who according to him, are using poor innocent children for their selfish political gains. This is coming amid the outrage that greeted the arraignment of minors who were arrested in August this year for protesting against hunger. DAILY POST reports that the protesters, described as minors, were arraigned and later granted N10 million bail each on Friday, while the matter was adjourned till January 2025. In a post on his official Facebook page on Saturday, the APC chieftain blamed the development on politicians who instigated the violent…
New Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has revealed that the Red Devils rejected his offer to join them at the end of the season. Man United paid Sporting around £10.6m to appoint the Portuguese which included extra payments to release him from his 30-day notice period. Amorim will take charge of United on November 11 once he has fulfilled his obligations at his current club. His first match in charge of the Premier League club will be against Ipswich on November 24. However, Amorim has now revealed that Man United refused to allow him join the club at the end…
Wilfred Ndidi says it is important for Leicester City to secure maximum points in their Premier League clash against Ipswich Town. Steve Cooper’s side will be up against the Tractor Boys at the Portman Road on Saturday. The Foxes have recorded just one win in the Premier League this season. Leicester lost 3-1 at home to Nottingham Forest last weekend. Ndidi declared that it is important for his team to pick all three points against their opponent. “These games are the ones we need to get something out of. They are also under pressure because they need to win, so…
Operatives of the Ogun State police have arrested one Onoriode Augustine, for allegedly kidnapping minors in Ijebu-Ode local government area of the state. The suspect, aged 33, was paraded on Friday at the command’s headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, the state capital. Addressing newsmen, the Commissioner, Abiodun Amalutu, stated that although Augustine had been apprehended, another suspect identified as Akpan, was still at large. Alamutu noted that the suspect on interrogation confessed to the abductions of over ten children who were subsequently returned to their families after ransoms were paid. According to the Commissioner, the suspect also orchestrated the abductions that occurred…
Nigerian singer, Joeboy has predicted that Manchester United will win the Premier League title this season. The Afrobeats star made the prediction while featuring on the Premier League Show on Friday. He expressed confidence that United will lift the 2024/2025 EPL title, urging fans to keep their fingers crossed. “Manchester United is going to win the Premier League. We are going to win, just watch!,” he said. Joeboy, who is a die-hard fan of the Red Devils also shared his excitement about the sacking of head coach Erik ten Hag. “I’m happy that Ten Hag is out. He had enough…
Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has strongly condemned the detention of minors involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, describing it as “inhumane and unjust”. She called on the Chief Justice of the Federation, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to investigate the detention order granted by Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court. According to Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, detaining minors in a medium correctional facility is wrong and violates their fundamental human rights. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the lawmaker, Aroghonlo Israel on Saturday, Natasha emphasised that children should be tried in a juvenile court, and…
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Senator Shehu Sani has condemned the arraignment of minors in court over the recent Endbadgovernance protest across the country. DAILY POST recalls that the Endbadgovernance protesters, including minors, were arraigned in court on Friday. Two of the minors slumped in the courtroom. Nigerians, including some lawyers, faulted the arrangement and blasted the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reacting via his X handle, Senator Sani described the arraignment of minors as most unfortunate and shameful for the country’s democracy He urged the federal government to withdraw the charges against…
Liverpool legend, Mark Lawrenson has predicted the Premier League match-day 10 matches. Newcastle United will tackle Arsenal in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, while Liverpool will clash with Brighton at Anfield in the evening. Manchester City will face Bournemouth on Saturday and Manchester United host Chelsea on Sunday evening at Old Trafford. Stating his prediction, Lawrenson told Paddy Power: Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester City Ipswich 2-1 Leicester Liverpool 3-1 Brighton Nottingham Forest 1-1 West Ham Southampton 2-1 Everton Wolves 1-1 Crystal Palace Tottenham 2-1 Aston Villa Manchester United 2-0 Chelsea Fulham 2-1 Brentford EPL: Mark Lawrenson predicts…